Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7319, William Fontaine, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Fontaine, William Ann.
W. 7319 B.L. Wt. 1949-450 Va. half pay
CONTENTS

1848 Virginia Richmond Mrs. Francis widow of William V. Francis who served in the Revolutionary war.
Received of the Roll at the rate of $10 per month for the period to commence on the 1st of March, 1848.
The above of Pension allowed the 5th day of July 1848 and the for Francis Wagoner Capt Spa
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under an Act of February 1, 1848, Page 157 Vol. 3

Capt. Gouland was commissioned a captain on January 1776 in the Second Continental Army
July 1779 Gouland at Albany Center until March 1781 the regi- ment was discharged
October 1788 Gouland Mead Burbeck, Gouland to assume the position of July 1787
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Document from W. H. Richardson Inventory of the contents of the house embracing a variety of furniture in H. O. Gouland's lease -
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See in addition to this inventory, that which is filed in his office John Macdonald
Costa Bontay
See the furniture & etc. and also see
the description of same in the inventory. Give a particular description & description by the same and allowance of 5% off the year.

Department of War Pension Office Jany. 2 d 1834.
I certify that Land Warrant N o 1949, for 450 acres, issued on the 28 th June 1833, to the heirs at law of Lieut Colonel William Fontaine of the Virginia Continental line.
Wm Gordon First Clerk
To the Governor of Virginia -
The memorial of James Fontaine, for himself & the other heirs of Col o William Fontaine, respectfully states -
That his father was one of the first who entered the service in the Revolution. He raised a company of men in Amherst in September 1775 from which time he was either actively engaged as an officer or liable to be called on as such until the end of the war 3 Nov. 1783 - say 8 years & 2 mos. The bounty for 3 or 6 years has been received.
The affidavits of Col. David Jaznison, James Bowling, John Thomas & others, show that Col Fontaine entered the service at the commencement of the war - and was from the time the Charlottesville reg't was disbanded a supernumerary - to the end of the war.
After he became a supernumerary - he raised a company and marched to Yorktown and was engaged at the siege.
The additional bounty is respectfully solicited by Thos Green Atty: for the Petitioners.
Lt. Col. W m Fontaine forfeited allowance Feb. 1834.
1) Col. F. in the fall of 1775 raised a company in Amherst - the men that enlisted rendezvoused at Charlottesville - subsequently at Williamsburg - and thence to Portsmouth where he was engaged in the battle of Long Bridge on the 9 th Dec. '75.
He was afterwards with the army to the North & subsequently was Lt Col in Reg t of Guards and so remained to the end of the war.
The bounty for 6 years has been received. The heirs now claim from 1 Oct 1775 to 3 Nov. '83 .
The

The precise date of the commencement of his service does not appear - but the affidavit of James Bowling filed when the claim was allowed before shows that Captain Fontaine must have been in service as early as 1 Oct. Altho' not proven he was no doubt appointed Captain in September '75 when the other officers of the 2 d reg t were appointed, pursuant to the ordinance of August 1775.
The evidence filed is believed to be sufficient to show a service the autumn of '75.
See affidavits of Col d David Jamieson, Jos Bowling, John Thomas &c
Thomas Green
Atty: for the petitioner.
On 21 Sept. 1775 Books in Auditor's Office show advances for his company } 3 } J. S.
   1775 Dr Captain William Fontaine Cr.     Sept r 21. To Cash advanced for the recruiting service 3 230. 0. 0 Nov r 11. By sundry disbursements by yourself, Lieut Marks and Hughes for your company in pay, provisions, bedding, arms, necessaries & recruiting expenses, as per accounts rendered.   Nov r 11 To cash received of Sampson Matthews 3 30. 0. 0 £ 499. 4. 9   To warrant on the treasurer for balance of his account 3 30. 14. 5   To warrant to Lt Hughes for balance of his account 3 114. 18. 10   To warrant to Lt Marks for balance of his account 3 63. 11. 6   £ 499. 4. 9 £ 499. 4. 9   Dec r 13. To cash paid Mic o Chiles for leather breeches furnished y e company 3 8. 12. 6 By balance due - carried to list of balances, folio 132 3 £ 8. 12. 6   Pay 1241. 11. 6   Provisions 73. 13. 6   Express hire 1. 10. 0   Arms 114. 1. 9   Blankets 48. 17. 6   Waggon hire 4. 9. 0   Gen: expenses 115. 1. 6   £ 2499. 4. 9  
The foregoing is truly extracted from the account Book of the Committee of Safety page 18. Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 21 day of March 1838.
Jas E. Heath Aud r P. acc.
Executive Department
Richmond Va January 22. 1846.
I do hereby certify that this & the five pages prefixed contain true copies of papers on file in this department.
Wm H Crawford Secy Comt

State of Virginia } To wit On this 20 th day of Harrison County } August 1838, personally appeared before the sub- scribed, a justice of the peace in and for said County, Ann Fontaine, resident of said County, aged twenty two years and upwards, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pen- sions to certain widows" - That she is the widow of William Fontaine, who was a Lieut. Col. n in the Virginia Continental Line, in the War of the Revolution; and for proof of his commission, services in said War, she refers to the Brig. t Military records - She further declares that she was married to the said William Fontaine on the twenty seventh (27 th ) day of December in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty seven (1787), which she believes the records of the County Court of Harrison County will show; but if

lost or mislaid. She reserves the privilege of shewing the fact & date of her said marriage by reference to the family register now in her possession - that her husband, the aforesaid William Fontaine died on the 6 th day of October 1810; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place pre- -vious to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, to wit, at the time above stated. Sworn to and subscribed, on the Anna Fontaine day and year above written. Before the subscribers, a picture of the person as aforesaid - M c , M c GROWN J d
And the same justice further certifies that the declarant is unable to attend Court in person to make her declaration, on account of bodily infirmary - M c , M c GROWN J d

On the same day and year as above stated person- -ally came before the same justice, Edmund Fontaine and made oath that Anne Fontaine, the declarant, is the widow of the late Lt. Col. Wm. Fontaine, of Harrow- County, Va. and that she has remained his widow since his death - and that said William Fontaine was the same who was a Lt. Col. in the Va. Continental Line in the war of the Revolution - That within a few years past land bounty has been allowed to the heirs of said officers of whom affiant was one, for his revolutionary services. and said Justice also certifies that said affiant's state- -ment is worthy of full faith and credit - given under my hand this 20 th day of Aug t .
Wm. M. Brown
Wm. M. Brown

Virginia
At a Court of Monthly session held for Hanover County, at the Court House, on Tuesday the 28 th of August 1838.
The Declaration of Ann Fontaine, widow of William Fontaine dec d taken before Milton M. Brown one of the Justices of said County, on the 20 th day of August 1838, together with the certificate of said Justice, that said Ann Fontaine is unable by reason of bodily infirmity to attend Court in person, to make her Declaration, was presented in Court - On consideration whereof, the same is ordered to be certified to the war department.
In testimony whereof, and that the foregoing is a true copy from the minutes and proceedings of said Court - And also that Milton M. Brown, before whom said Declaration purports to have been made, is a Justice of the Peace as above stated, and the signatures purporting to be his are his genuine signatures - I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this 29 th day of August, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
Philip B. Winston C.H.C.

know all men by these presents that I James Fontaine of Hanover City do hereby nominate constitute and appoint A. Nelson my true and lawful Attorney to ask, demand and receive from the proper offices on Washington City any military land warrants due by the United States to my father the late Col. William Fontaine of the Army of the Potomac which warrants the said Attorney will file in the Genl. Land Office for the purpose of obtaining scrip or tra- -sury Certificates in lieu thereof. As witness my hand and seal this 8th day of June 1833.
James Fontaine
Virginia City of Richmond. To Wit:
This day, the above named James Fontaine, came before me, Joseph Tate, Mayor of said city, and acknowledged the foregoing Letter of Attorney, to his hand and seal, and delivered it, as unto for his act and deed.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Corporate Seal of said city, this Eighth day of June, Eighteen hundred and thirty- three.
Joseph Tate, Mayor of the City of Richmond.

Act of 7 th July 1838 Declaration of Mrs Ann Fontaine wid. ow of W m Fontaine late of Hanover County Va. Mar ch 1787 died 1810. Thos. Ford agent for Mrs Fontaine -
Va 7 July 1838
Allow 2 d per cent on Cash line. $100 per annum
Sept 13.

Know all men by these presents, that we William Wm Fontaine & Wm Pollard Jr. are held and firmly bound unto his excellency Edmund Randolph Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and to his successors in the sum of fifty Pounds, to the payment whereof well & truly to be made for the use of the said Commonwealth, we bind ourselves, our heirs Executors and Administrators Jointly & Severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals & Dated this 24 th (twenty fourth) day of Dec r 1787 (one thousand seven hundred & eighty seven) -
The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage intended shortly to be had and solemnized between the above bound William Fontaine Batchelder and Ann Morris Spinster. Now if there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the marriage, then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Wm Wm Fontaine Wm Pollard Jr
Thomas Rogers } Witnesses as to } Thomas Mallory } Wm Pollard Jr } Edmund Fontaine } Witness as to } Wm Fontaine }
State of Virginia Hanover County, to wit:
I hereby certify, that the above is a true copy of the Marriage License Bond of William Fontaine, filed among the records of my Office, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in the Bond in fair legible figures, as follows. "24 th day of Dec r 1787" Philip B. Winston C.H.C.
I Philip B. Winston, above named depose and say, that I hold the Office of Clerk of the County Court of Hanover County & State aforesaid, and that the above is a true copy of the Marriage License Bond of William Fontaine, filed among the records of my Office, with the exception above named, as certified by me
Philip B. Winston C.H.C.
Sworn to before me James T. Sutton a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, this 30 th day of August 1838. James T. Sutton
August 30 th 1838

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section one
MS
April 20, 1925
Sara LaFontaine Smith 1041 Poplar Ave. Fresno, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.7319 , it appears that WILLIAM FONTAINE was a teacher in Amherst County, Virginia, in 1774.
Early in the fall of 1775 he was appointed Captain of a company of minutemen in Amherst County, Virginia, and was in the battle of Great Bridge. He was commissioned Captain of the Second Virginia Regiment January 30, 1776, and served one year. In 1778 he served with a company of Volunteer Horse under General Nelson. He was appointed Major of Colonel Francis Taylor's Regiment of Virginia Convention Guards December 24, 1778, was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of said regiment in March, 1779, and served as such until May, 1781. He was also at the siege of Yorktown.
He married December 27, 1787, in Hanover County, Virginia, Ann Morris. He died October 6, 1810, in said county. His widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed August 20, 1838, at which time she was seventy-two years of age and a resident of Hanover County, Virginia.

They had the following children: Peter F. who died before 1833; William; James; Edmund; John M. who died before 1833; Charles who died before 1833; Louisa Elizabeth who died before 1805; Alexander R. who was born after 1805; and Sarah F. who married Alexander F. Rose and their children were Edmund F., Louisa, Lawrence Berry, and Charles.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF Commissioner

Florida Parish
Accomack } Chas. Bedford }
See Taylor's transcription
FONTAINE, WILLIAM (VA) W-7319

6 Florida Pass
Accomack } (Chesapeake) Bedford }
Col Taylor G. Fontaine
FONTAINE, WILLIAM (VA) W-7319

Gent men
Charlottesville June 3 rd 1879
I have the pleasure of informing you by order of Col Bland that the men sent him under guard was Garrison & set at liberty there being nothing found illegal in their conduct but that of their wanting to depreciate our paper currency, which is a very atrocious crime, & in future all such persons taken in & about this Garrison will be taken by cognizance by the civil power. I am Gent men Y rs obed t Serv t
111 Col t Taylor of Fountain
W. H. Lee

Dear Sir
Alternate Barracks June 23. 1779
I am happy to have it in my power to congratulate you on the arrival of the latter part of our Soldiers clothing - viz. 400 & odd Blankets as many suits of clothes, stockings, shoes, & some linen, the quantity of the latter has not been communicated to me - It is come at a critical conjuncture - Our Cols had got into a very strange humour, tho' I think I can assert that it was suggested before we had any intimation of the approach of the Clothing - There is nothing for of figure that I have yet heard of - The mires I have not seen - Green & red for the colour of the Soldiers cloth. Colo. Bland is in a way to have us furnished with some very good blue & white - but perhaps you would wish to conform to the Soldiers uniform - The Colo. is of opinion you or I should go to Williamsburg on the subject of the Officers various wants. Now that the Soldiers are

supplied. I expect still less attention will be paid to us - I presume in your present state of health, you would not be fond of such a travel as it would consist exceedingly well with my convenience & inclination - I have disclosed my particular situation to you - & hope it may have some weight in your decision on the subject - But you retain I am promised permission to be ob- -served - I assure you my time has been disagreeably spent since you left us - This threatened meeting gave me some little trouble, which increased the indisposition I felt before - The fellows were more easily checked than one could have imagined too, when it was represented that there was a general discontent - Lieut. Goodall, Lieut. Snow, Corp. Gidd, & five privates are under guard & to be tried to day - They are terribly alarmed - & I think the little cross will be of infinite service to us in future - every man that was found in the villainous dragn, which was to lay down their arms & go home till their clothing came, seems now

to shudder at the mention of the horrid consequences that would have attended its execution - A certain officer who was formerly tried, perhaps the first in the garrison is expected to have encouraged it, tho' I can not believe with design - this by the by - He will be arrested to day - no Militia are come in - The own players are terribly for furloughs - - I should be glad to hear from you should you have an opportunity of writing - I hope your Orange air, Friends & c have produced good effects on your constitution - Be pleased to offer my compliments to your brother & accept my best wishes for your better health
Yr most obedt Servt.
W. T. Spatig
Comme say Foster wants to give you 600 £ for your man

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Clabarnis Litter
FONTAINE, WILLIAM (VA.) W-7319

Richmond, 1 st May 1781
Dear Sir
The Marquis De la Fayette to promote the service in the State of Virginia, has thought proper to give me orders to purchase Twenty horses to mount the Corps under Major Nelson, and the Field Officers in the Detachment under his command. He has been induced to authorize me in this business upon the promise of the Governor that Money should be advanced from the Treasury of this State for the payment of them, to avoid impositions which have been very burthensome to the people and destructive to public credit. Relying therefore upon your great diligence & zeal for the public good, and your knowledge in this business, I have thought proper to commission you for this purpose. You will proceed immediately and purchase Twenty  sixty horses, young and strong, suitable for Cavalry, and in good order. The height must be four feet and an half, and every part complete for service. You are to have them all delivered at my Office as early as possible, and in the exact manner described, for which you shall be rewarded. You are to have them appraised by two reputable gentlemen under oath, and take certificates  receipts agreeable to the inclosed form from the

Appraisers, and transmit them to me with the Bill of purchases. You may in case you shall see where you can make a purchase more for the benefit of the public than by appraising, do so, but to have as many of them valued as you can. Saddles and bridles are to be purchased, and you will be governed in these articles by the strict meaning of the instruction with respect to the horses. These orders you will strictly adhere to; but should you not fully comply with them, you will be answerable, and the horses shall be turned upon your hands. As fast as you purchase, you will make entries of the horses and saddles agreeable to the inclosed form, and give certificates conformable to the form inclosed, and direct them to me, Be careful that the certificates issued and the Bill of appraisements perfectly agree, as all that are not comprehended will not be received at the time of settlement. As soon as you have executed this business, you will attend at my office and close the accounts.
The above instructions and orders are to govern you in purchasing, but should you find that the plan will

be ineffectual, you have full power to impress and see that the horses perfectly correspond with the description stated.
Relying upon your diligence in this business, I am with much esteem S r your
your mo: Ob t ,
humble Servant
R. Rainsborne D r M c S t .
Col o William Fontaine

1041 Poplar ave Fresno, Cal.
Feb. 12, 1925
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Gentlemen -
Will you please send me what data you have concerning Col. William Fontaine or Fountain - Birth, marriage, children (names) etc -
Yours very truly
Sara La Fontaine Smith
1041 Poplar Ave Fresno, California

William Fontaine Capt.
Ia Revolution
Discharged _____, 18
4014
R.F. NO 14228
N.Y. Pay _____ act-32
Received _____, 18
Attorney.

1925 Apr. 20 St. Louis to Maria La Fontaine Smith W.C.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7319
Maria La Fontaine (Widow) Maria La Fontaine St. Louis, Mo.
Act: Feb. 2, 1848
Index: — Vol. 4 , Page 246
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Virginia
County of Hanover
We Edmund James & Alexander R. Fontaine and Sarah F Rose Heirs at law of Colonel William Fontaine deceased do upon oath testify and declare to the best of our knowledge & belief that the aforesaid Col. Fontaine did enter the army of the United States and served as Lt. Col. in the regiment of Guards under the commands of Col. Frank Taylor of the Virginia line and that he continued in the service of the United States until the discharge of the Regiment in 1781 at which time the said Col. Fontaine became a supernumerary Officer, & we have never received a warrant for the bounty land promised to Col. Fontaine on the part of the United States nor do we believe that he ever received it or transferred his claim to it in any manner whatsoever. Therefore know all men by these presents that we Edmund James & Alexander R. Fontaine & Sarah F Rose do hereby constitute and appoint Thomas Green of Richmond our true & lawful Attorney for us & in our names to demand & receive from the Secretary of War of the U. States a warrant for the quantity of land due to us as aforesaid and our said Attorney is hereby fully authorized & empowered to nominate, constitute and appoint one or more substitutes under him for the special purpose above expressed. As witness our hands & seals this 11 th day of July 1832
Edm. Fontaine (Seal) Alexander R. Fontaine (Seal) (Seal) (Seal)
State of Virginia
County of Hanover
Personally appeared the above named Edmund and Alexander R. Fontaine subscribers to the foregoing declaration & in my presence acknowledged the power of Attorney then to be joined to be their free acts and for the purpose therein mentioned. Given under my hand this 11 day of July 1832
(M. Brown)
Virginia, Hanover County, to wit,
I Benjamin Pollard, his deputy Clerk of the Court of the said County, do hereby certify that Milton M. Brown, whose name appears to the above certificate, was at the time of making the same and still is a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned & qualified according to the Laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that his signature thereto is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said County, the nineteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Benj. Pollard Jr. D.C.

Your Petitioners James & Edmund Fontaine for themselves and the other heirs of their father the late Col. Wm Fontaine of Hanover, pray that the land bounty due for his services in the Revolution may be allowed them — The testimony of Major Roberts and the copies from the record they hope will be sufficient to establish their rights which are presented to the consideration of your Excellency.
Edm d Fontaine
James Fontaine.
The deposition of Mrs Ann Taylor of the County of Hanover State of Virginia taken this 5 th day of January 1833. This affiant do declare that Col. William Fontaine, of the County of Louisa, did in the war of the revolution march his company to York Town to take part in the engagement between the American & British forces at that place — This affiant well remembers many little circumstances that made lasting impressions upon her mind. She well recollects Col. Fontaine's breakfasting with his men at her house in said Co ty * of Hanover; it was his choice to breakfast on * occasion with his company.
After remaining a short time Col. Fontaine marched on his way to York Town, he was considered a valuable and meritorious officer and much respected by his men under his command — And further this affiant saith not.
Given under her hand and seal this day and year above written.
Ann Taylor
[* one word & part of another is torn from the original]
State of Virginia
County of Hanover, to wit:
This day personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace for said County, Mrs Ann Taylor subscribes to the foregoing deposition and qualifies to the facts therein stated I request me to certify the same. Given under my hand this 8 th day of January 1833.
Jno. J. Taylor
I do hereby certify that I was a Captain in the war of

of the Revolution from the County of Hanover State of Virginia - that I am now receiving the benefits of the "act of June 1832" granting pensions for life to the surviving officers of the war of the Revolution - That I was at the siege of York Town in the month of Octr. 1781 - And that Col. William Fontaine late of said County was also there - he was considered a brave and mer- itorious officer and much respected by all who knew him.
Given under my hand this 18 th day of May 1833.
Tho: Price
State of Virginia
County of Hanover, to wit:
Personally appeared before me a Justice Peace for said County, Thomas Price subscriber to the foregoing certificate and made oath to the facts therein stated; And request me to certify the same. Given under my hand this 18 th day of May 1833.
T. Price J.P.
It appears from the minutes of the Committee of Safety in this office (page 67) that on the 26 March 1776 comm ee were directed to be issued dated Jan: 28 to Captain Fontaine Subalterns of the 2 d Regiment.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 10 th day of June 1833.
Ja s E. Heath Aud.
Dep t of War, Bounty Land Office June 28 th 1833.
Sir,
At the request of A. M. Green Esq r , you are informed that Land Warrant N o 1949, for 450 acres, has this day been issued to the heirs of Lt. Colonel Fontaine, and the same has been deposited in the Genl. Land Office, subject to your order as Attorney for the Warrantees.
Respectfully Yours W m Gordon
Tho s Green Esq r
D D

Dr Capt. Fountain of the second regiment p Contra Cr
1775 Nov. 7. To Sundries p. Journal - page 35 - 20. 6. 5 To do do " 36 - 25. 9. 4 9. To do do " 37 - 5. 18. 8 13. To do do " 40 - " 19. 7 1/2 Copied. 52. 14. 0 1/2 Mar. 12. To 10 1/2 yds Ogl. @ 1/6 p Journal " 101 - 15. 9 July 25. To 2 yds. dinst 8/ " " - 8. - To D. M. S. p Journal " 156 - 8. 7. 8 £ 62. 5. 5 1/2
1776 Jany - By Benjamin Harrison Esq. . . . . 41. 1. Augt 31. By Cash of Lieut. Marks . . . . . 8. 7. 8 Decr 14. Do p self . . . . . 12. 16. 9 1/2 £ 62. 5. 5 1/2
Copied from Continental Ledger No. 1. Page 29 W. Aylitt.
The foregoing is a true extract from a book filed in this office, which book is endorsed "Continental Ledger No. 1." W. Aylitt. Audr's Office 20 th May 1833 Jos d Jackson

I David Garrison of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia, aged eighty-one years, do certify that I became acquainted with William Fontaine in the latter part of the year 1775, that he was then a Captain and commanded a company in the second Virginia Regiment of Regular Troops commanded by Col. William Woodford, and that on the 9 th December we fought together in a Battle at the Great Bridge against a party of British troops and that said Fontaine (in my view) conducted himself as a brave officer: But I know not how long he continued in Regular service, nor under what circumstances he left it. I heard afterward (and believe it a fact) that he was appointed a Major, and promoted to be a Lieutenant Col. o of a Corps raised to guard Burgoyne's Troops taken as prisoners at Saratoga and stationed in Albemarle County: But of this I know nothing personally. Given under my hand this 26 day of Sept. r 1833.
D. Garrison
Culpeper County, to wit:
This day the above named David Garrison personally appeared before me and made oath that the above certificate contains the truth.
Given under my hand this 26 th September 1833.
Edmund Broadus, J.P.
Wm s burgh April 23. d 1779.
Sir,
Upon receiving yours, I have written in the most pressing manner to Congress for the Clothing of your Corps, and as they have resolved to take the Guards into Continental service and to clothe them, I have no doubt your wants will be supplied by them according to their engagement.
I have given your letter to Col. o Finnie & desired him as Dr. r Master to supply you with the articles you want from his Department.
I send another Commission for Col. o Fontaine, as he has not received that formerly sent him.
I am Sir
Your Most obt. Servt
P. Henry
Col. o Francis Taylor at the Barracks Albemarle
Dept. t of War, Bounty Land Office Septem. r 26. th 1833.
I certify that the foregoing is a true Copy taken from the original filed in this Office by A. M. Green Esquire.
Wm m Gordon First Clerk

Mr Nicholas states that Col William Tennant a native of Sussex County was born a Quaker and bought the Dredge business in Col William Calverton's in 1774 Early in 1775 he was appointed a captain in one of the two first Continental Regiments raised in Virginia and raised a company in that County & marched them to Norfolk, at the same time two of Col Calverton's Sons and Myself went to William and Mary College where we heard daily of the operations of the Armies just below us. The burning of Norfolk and the battle of the Great Bridge near Norfolk were the first actual assaults in Virginia, in which Landon had fought battle Tennant was wounded (I never doubted the fact) to have behaved gallantly. Some time after which when I have no distinct recollection, he resigned. In 1778 Genl Nelson raised a company of Volunteer Horse, composed principally of Young Men of the first families in Virginia which Tennant led

No Mps. July 8th 49
Sir
I beg leave to call your attention to the papers of Mrs Ann Fontaine of Ad a Pensioner . only asking a renewal of her Certificate - it will take but little time to decide upon - The papers were filed in Sept last.
J. L. Edwards Esq Cambridge
I am very Resp M. H. G. G. in

Madison County) State of Virginia ) 2c This say Churchill Gibbs of said County who was an officer of the Virginia  line  State , in the war of the Revolution. Made oath before me a justice of the peace for the County & State aforesaid, that he will remembered the late Col. Wm. Fontaine in the second state Regiment of the state line, in which line said Fontaine was a Captain in the said Regiment & was never in higher grade than a Captain in that Regi- =ment, that said Fontaine continued in said office of Captain in that Regiment for more than two years and resigned his Commission of Captain the late of the year 1777 or early in 1778. He said Gibbs a knows that the men were at first enlisted & recruited for the term of two years according to Law, by ordinance of Convention of Convention, Given under my hand and seal this 30th day of March 1846.
Burwell Nelson Justice of the peace for the County & State first above written.

State of Virginia, Madison county to wit:
I Belfield Cave Clerk of the county Court of said county, certify that Burwell Melone is a magistrate or Justice of the peace in and for said county, and that his signature to the within certificate is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 14th day of April 1826.
Belfield Cave clk:

Satisfactory proof of the alleged service and for rank in the army is on file in the Bounty land Off No 1949 & has this day been examined by me
H. K. Sylvester Mar 23 1838

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 16 th 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Ann Fontaine, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Va. Agency, at the rate of Six hundred Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1839, to the 4 th Sept. 1839.
Respectfully yours,
Albion K. Harris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Dept of State
Feb 4 1846
Dear Sir
After a diligent search in the Washington, made with the utmost care, the following is all the information I can find relative to the Revoly services of Captain William Fontaine viz
In a paper purporting to be a return of two Battalions of Virginia Forces while in Provincial establishment, William Fontaine is named as a Captain of the 2 d Battalion - date of Provincial Commission Oct. 21. 1775, and;
In a paper purporting to be a list of "all the officers in the Virginia service" [not dated] William Fontaine is named as Captain - date of Commission 30 Jan y 1776. There is nothing in the Washington papers to show that Captain Fontaine resigned or retired as a supernumerary.
Very Respectfully Your mo Obedt Serv t
Hon John S. Barbour
P.S. The letter from Mr S d Edward L t Washington Jr and the above information given to him

  To cash advanced. P the recruiting Service £ 230 - -   To cash received of Sampson Matthews 30 - -   To warrant on the Treasurer P balance of this account 30 14 5   To warrant to Lieut. Hughes P balance of his account 144 18 10   To warrant to Lieut. Marks P balance of his account 63 11 6   £ 499 4 9   To cash paid M c Chiles P leather Proches furnished of Comp y 8 12 6 
Nov. 11 th
By sundry disbursements by yourself, Lieut. Marks & Hughes P your Company in pay, provisions, Bedding, Arms, necessaries and recruiting Expenses as per accounts rendered.
By a Balance due, carried to List of Balances Folio 132.
  Pay £ 141. 11. 6   Provisions 73. 13. 6   Express hire 1. 10. 0   Arms 114. 1. 9   Blankets 48. 17. 6   Waggon hire 4. 9. 0   Gen. Expenses 115. 1. 0. 
The foregoing is a true copy  copy of an account found in an old Book in this office labelled General "Accounts of the Committee of Safety" N o 15. - folio 18. Given under my hand at the andolors Office Richmond this 27. Mar. 1833 J. E. Heath a P. a

John S. Burroughs Esq.
via Gordonville
Culpeper Co. Va
Also before, we mentioned in the enclosed note the statement of James - the letter in Mr. Geo. on being the other party that further on that date James returned to July 25-1874

Filed before the in part in its connection with the application for Inland - see paper in Mr. G. P. on being said office proving that Fortune was last with S. A. Smith & Co. July 25 th 1881
Wm. Gordonville
Colchester Va
John A. Burson Esq.

Friday September 6 th 1776
A warrant to captain William Fontaine of the second regiment for the use of his company for thirty four pounds four shillings for the hire of arms and leggings and for a coffin
Executive Department
December 8. 1825.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an entry in the Journal of the Council of Virginia, of the date prefixed.
W m H Richardson Clerk

William Fontaine No 1949.

"Friday 8 th March 1776."
"a warrant to Thomas Johnson P st 5,810. for provision furnished Captain Fontaine regular company, (Parke Goodall & use His Johnson) prior to 1 st Nov r last."
"Wednesday 13 th March 1776."
"a warrant to Capt n W m Fontaine P 20 st the expence of advertising recovering a stolen Rifle gun."
"Sunday, March 26 th 1776."
"Commissions issued to Captain Green & subalterns dated Jan: 20. to Capt n Markham & subalterns dated January 21 st to Capt n Seaynes and subalterns dated January Jan: 22. to Captain Davis & subalterns dated January 26. to Capt n Fleming & subalterns dated January 27. to Captain Ballard & subalterns dated January 29. to Capt n Campbell & subalterns dated Feby: 3 rd and to Captain Gibson & subalterns dated Feby: 4 th All of the first Regiment. Same Comm s issued to Captain Johnson & subalterns dated January 23 rd to Captain Parker & subalterns dated Jan: 24 th to P. 1 st ... subalterns dated Jan: 25 th to Captain Nicholas & subalterns dated January 20. to Captain Fontaine & subalterns dated Jan: 20. to Captain Meade and subalterns dated Jan: 21 st and to Captain Alexander & subalterns, dated Feb: 1 st all of the 2 d Regiment."
The foregoing extracts are taken from an old Book in this Office supposed to be the Journal of the Committee of Safety - during the Revolutionary war
In my Hand this 27. day of March 1850 at the Auditor's Office in J. M. Keith Sec y

To the Honorable Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States.
Your petitioners the Representatives of Lieut. Colonel William Fontaine of the Continental Line in the War of the Revolution respectfully state that their ancestor in the fall of the year 1775 raised a company of minute men in the county of Amherst Va. and marched to Williamsburg and was at the battle of the Great Bridge in which engagement he acted the part of a brave and gallant officer. He was soon thereafter promoted to the command of a company of Regulars in the Regiment commanded by Col. Woodford.
In the year 1778 he marched to the North and joined the northern Army. On his return from thence he was appointed Major of a Regiment at Charlottesville Va. - on the 24 th Dec r 1778 raised for the purpose of guarding the convention troops taken at Saratoga, belonging to Burgoyne's army, and in March 1779 he was appointed Lieut. Colonel of said Regiment, in which Capacity he acted til' May 1781. when his regiment was disbanded and he became a Supernumerary officer and remained in that Capacity til' the end of the War.
He was the Commanding officer of Major John Roberts, to whom has been extended the benefits of the Resolutions of October 21 st 1780 which was commuted by resolution of 22 March 1783 to five years full pay in lieu thereof. Your petitioner's father was in the service from the commencement to the end of the War. The Regiment which he commanded was considered a Continental Regiment by Congress and were paid as such. He like many others never received the commutation promised by the Resolution of March 1783 and the expiration of the time allowed for the payment of

2 these claims (say 1790) was the cause perhaps why their father never applied for it after that time - They now come forward and ask that the same allow- -ance may be extended to him as to many others of the same line and that a bill may be passed allowing them 5 years full pay with six per cent interest thereon a Lieut. Colonel of the Virginia Continental Line -
Alexander F. Fontaine James Fontaine.
for themselves and the rest of the heirs -
Department of War Penny Land Office. Jan'y. 4 th 1834.
I certify that Land Warrant No. 1949 for 450 acres issued at this office on the 28 th June 1833. to the heirs at law of Lt. Col. William Fontaine, of the Virginia Continental Line. William Gordon First Clerk -
State of Virginia
Corporation of Lynchburg to wit:
James Bowling of lawful age this day personally appeared before the undersigned, Mayor of the corporation aforesaid, and made oath that he was well acquainted with William Fontaine who was an officer in the Army of the Revolution - that in the fall of the year 1775 he enlisted in the county of Amherst, and State aforesaid as a private in a Rifle Company attached to the Second Virginia Regiment, which company was commanded by the said Fontaine as Cap- -tain. John May of Albemarle was the first Lieutenant, Thomas Hughes of Augusta the second Lieutenant, and William Robinson of Augusta, the Ensign of the said company. of the Second Virginia Regiment Col. Woodford was the Col. Commandant, Charles Scott was

Lieutenant Colonel, and a man named Hardeman was the Major - after the affiant's enlistment as a- -foresaid, the said company rendezvoused at Cedar- -lotts ville and were thence marched to Williamsburg where it joined the Regiment - Shortly afterwards the Regiment was marched from Williamsburg across James River at Jamestown, then Portsmouth to a place cal- -led the Long Bridge where it met with the ene- -my, commanded by Capt. Fordyce - at this place a battle was fought in which the said Fontaine acted the part of a Brave Officer - After a severe conflict Capt. Fordyce the British officer was killed, and the enemy were defeated, driven from the field into the town of Norfolk, whither they were pursued by the American troops, and were compelled to evacuate the town and go on board their shipping. The American Army remained in possession of the town for some five or six weeks when it was set on fire by the enemy, and about one half of the town was burnt down. Shortly afterwards the enemy sailed out of the port of Norfolk, and the Legislature of Virginia then directed that the balance of the town should be burnt to prevent its being taken possession of by the enemy which order was carried into exe- -cution by the American troops - after leaving Norfolk, the Army to which the affiant belonged was marched back to Williamsburg, where it re- -mained until the twelve months for which the troops had enlisted had expired, when they were dischar- -ged. The said Fontaine thereupon returned to the County of Amherst, and recruited another company and marched off with them, and the affiant after- -wards learnt that he was promoted, and became a field officer in the Army of the Revolution - This affiant further stated that he never knew, or

heard of the said Fontaine resigning his commission, and that he always considered him a brave and valuable officer -
John R. D. Payne Mayor.
Corporation of Lynchburg - State of Virginia to wit.
I James Benagh, Clerk of the Court of Hustings of the Corporation of Lynchburg in the State of Virginia aforesaid do hereby certify that John R. D. Payne who has signed the foregoing certificate as Mayor of the Corporation aforesaid is and was at the time of signing the same Mayor of the said Corporation. That the foregoing signature is in the hand writing of the said John R. D. Payne and that all due faith and credit is and of right ought to be given to all his official acts as such. as well within all Courts of record as without. In testimony whereof I hereunto sign my name as Clerk of the said Court of Hustings and annex the seal of my office this ninth of May 1833. in the fifty seventh year of the Commonwealth.
James Benagh Clerk.
At the request of the heirs of Colonel William Fontaine decd. I certify that the said Fontaine entered the Army of the Revolution as a Major in or about February 1779 and served as Major until March 1779. 1779 when he was promoted to the rank of Lieut. Colonel in the Regiment of Guards that guarded the Convention troops of Burgoyne's army at the Barracks in Alleghany County State of Virginia and that the said Fontaine continued in service until said Regiment was discharged which was in or about May 1781. Col o . Fontaine returned as myself and the other officers for the benefit of Com.

- mand. I further state that I believe Col d Fontaine would have been ready to have joined the army at any time if he had been required so to do. Given under my hand this 9 th day of May 1832.
John Roberts Major of the late Reg t Guards.
I John Thomas of the county of Albemarle and state of Virginia do hereby certify that in the year 1774 that I went to school in the county of Amherst of the aforesaid state, to a certain William Fontaine and that in the year 1775 he was appointed Capt d and raised a company in Amherst and was afterwards ordered to Norfolk where he marched with his company and I understood was at the battle of the Long Bridge, and understood further that in the year 1778 he went to the north, and in 1779 was Lieut. Colonel - afterwards he came to the barracks in the county of Albemarle & state of Virginia where he served until the end of the war, or until his corps was disbanded when he became a retiring officer for the want of command - as given under my hand this the 24 th of April 1833.
John Thomas
Albemarle County State of Virginia to wit This day John Thomas of the county of Albemarle and state of Va. appeared before me one of the Justices of the aforesaid County and made oath that the matter contained in the above certificate is correct as far as he knows or believes - Given under my hand this 24 th day of May 1833.
John R. Jones J.P.
Executive Department Sec y War 24 th 1833
I do hereby certify that the foregoing are

true copies of original papers on file in this Department. Wm. H. Richardson Secy. Com.
Office of the Clerk H. R. U.S. Washington City Sept 13th 1838.
I do hereby certify that the foregoing pages from 1 to 6 inclusive, are correct copies from the original papers now on file in this Office.
Horatio N. Crabb Apt Clerk H. Rep. U.S.

Y a L. Office, Richmond, Nov 17 th 1845
Sal. E. Heath Esq: Aud r of Public Accounts.
Sir:
at your request I make the following statement, relative to the case of Mr r Fontaine. On the 24 th day of February, 1834 an order in Council was made allowing Bounty land to the heirs of Mr r Fontaine, as Lieutenant Colonel in the Continental line for the war, and in accordance with the same, on the 25 th of February, the day following Warrant N o 7613 for 6000 acres of land issued to Edmund Fontaine, Sarah F. Rose, Edmund F. Rose, Louisa Rose, Laurence B. Rose and Ch d Rae, his Heirs -
On the 11 th November 1835 Exchange Warrant, N o 210 for 1200 acres issued to Edmund Fontaine, one of the heirs of S t Col. W m Fontaine; and on 20 th of same month Ex W ts , N o 212 for 1200 acres issued to James Fontaine, N o 213 for 1200 acres issued to Alexander Fontaine, N o 214 for 1200 acres issued to Anne Fontaine, and N o 215 for 1200 acres issued to Sarah F. Rose, all heirs of the s d S t Col. W m Fontaine deceased.
I have the honor to be
Sir: Y r Obedt.
J. H. Parker

Virginia
At a Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery held for Henrico County, at the Capitol in the City of Richmond on Monday May 20 th 1833.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court - It is ordered to be certified that Col: William Fontaine late of Hanover County died testate in the year 1810 - The last codicil in his will is dated 28 th Oct 1805 - after which time he had another son named Alexander R. Fontaine now of full age. The children of Col: Fontaine at the time of his death were eight in number, viz Sarah J. (now the widow of Alexander J. Rose) - Peter J. William, James, Edmund, John M, Charles, and Alexander R. Fontaine; the Daughter Louisa Elizabeth having died before the testator - Peter J. subsequently died of lawful age, intestate, without issue; William after Peter J's death departed this life, being of lawful age, and devised his whole estate to his mother Mrs Anne Fontaine for life; remainder to the children of Mrs Rose four in number, viz Edmund J. Rose, Louisa Rose, Lawrence Berry Rose, and Charles Rose, all of whom are now infants - Sometime thereafter John M died of lawful age, intestate, and without issue - and a few days thereafter Charles died intestate and without issue.
It is further certified that Sarah J. Rose, her four children aforesaid (claiming under their Uncle William's will) James Fontaine, Edmund Fontaine, Alexander R. Fontaine and Mrs Anne Fontaine the widow, (claiming under her three sons Peter J, John M, and Charles) are the only heirs at Law of said Col: William Fontaine

State of Virginia - Henrico County, to wit:
I John Robinson Clerk of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Henrico, in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a transcript from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the said Court, at Richmond, this 23 d day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
J. Robinson

Mr William Garrison Henry James Esq. London
Rec d June 12. 1833
2

Dec. June 12. 1833
Mr. William Gordon
Young Lord Office
Washington City

Sir
Richmond 8 th June 1833.
I have been expecting to receive for several days past the power of attorney duly executed by all the heirs of the Late Col W. Fortune and in consequence of their being scattered and some days required to complete the authority to dispose of the script on it has as yet not been received. On the receipt of yours of the 8 th inst. Mr. Jones Fortune one of the heirs - gave me a power of attorney, which said power was acknowledged before the Mayor of this City and certified to by the Mayor under seal of office - I hope that it will be deemed sufficient to receive the warrant, for if so, be pleased to cause the warrant to issue, the certificate of Court reciting the heirs, and filed in the Land Office. which you will please advise me of - and direct to Fredericksburg -
I am very Respectfully
Mr. Wm Gordon
Bounty Land Office Washington City
Yr. Obedt Servt A. M. Green

Sir
Dept of War, Pensions Land Office
June 13 1833
Yours of the 8 th inst enclosing a power of Attorney by James Fontaine, is received — The Declaration by one or more of the heirs, setting forth the rank, line, and services of their ancestor Lt. Col. Wm. Fontaine (specially required by my letter to you of the 5 th inst) not being yet furnished, a further delay in the issue is occasioned thereby. A form for the purpose of supplying this omission is herewith sent which, when duly authenticated, and returned to this office a Warrant will issue, and the same will be deposited in the Genl Land Office there to await your order, with the power of Atty of the heirs in relation to the Scrip
Yrs &c W. Gordon
A Mr. Green Esq Fredericksburg
13
10 June 1833

FREE
William L Marcy Sec y War Dept Washington

Beaufort Va. Sept 16/48.
E. Fontaine
Pension for Mrs Ann Fontaine. -
P. 141. Rec Sept. 9/48,
Pension Office
Yours sect Sept 16,

Beauford Depot Hanover County Va Sept r 6 th 1848
Hon Wm L Marcy Sec y of War-Dept Dear Sir
Mrs Ann Fontaine of St Martins Parish Hanover County has been drawing a pension for the last Ten Yrs as widow of Lieut Colo William Fontaine I am informed by Mr Robinson the Pension agent in Richmond that it is necessary to make a new declaration under the act of the late Session to get the benefit of the the benefit of the provision in relation to those widows, who had been drawing Pensions under the 5 & 20 Pension-Act
Will you be good enough to send me the proper form that the declaration may be made as required by the Dept Direct to Beauford Depot
I am very Respectfully
E. Fontaine

Dine at the cafeteria to 8 th & Main Brandenburg Depot Hanover Va

State of Virginia Hanover County } 55
On this 20 th day of September personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the Peace of the County of Hanover Ann Fontaine a resident of St. Martins Parish, in the County of Hanover, aged Eighty Two Years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2nd February, 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of William Fontaine who was a Lieut. Colonel in the army of the Revolution, and that she received a pension under the act of 17 th Jan 1844 of Six Hundred Dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow
Ann Fontaine
The declarant Ann Fontaine is personally known to me
Charles Thompson J.P.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me a justice of the Peace
Charles Thompson J.P.

Virginia
Warren County, to wit:
I William A. Winston Clerk of the County Court of Warren, in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Charles Thompson, who hath given the within certificates and before whom the within declaration was made, is an acting Magistrate in the County and State aforesaid, and that the signatures within, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the 21 st day of September 1848
Wm. A. Winston C. C.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL WILLIAM FOUNTAIN—HEIRS OF
[To accompany bill H. R. No. 348.]
JANUARY 18, 1838.
Mr. MUHLENBERG, from the Committee on Revolutionary Claims, made the following
REPORT:
The Committee on Revolutionary Claims, to which was referred the petition of the heirs of Lieutenant Colonel William Fountain, report:
This case was examined at the 1st session of the 24th Congress, and favorably reported on, with a bill for the relief of the petitioners. That report the committee adopt, and ask that it may be considered as part of this. In accordance with it, a bill is again reported for the relief of the petitioners.
MAY 17, 1836.
The Committee on Revolutionary Claims, to which was referred the petition of the legal representatives of Lieutenant Colonel William Fountain, report:
It satisfactorily appears to the committee that William Fountain was the lieutenant colonel of the regiment of guards raised to guard the convention troops, and served as such until the regiment was disbanded, in May, 1781. This fact is established by the certificate of Major John Roberts, of that regiment. It also appears that said Fountain was in active service at an early period of the Revolution, before said regiment was raised. There is no evidence that he resigned his commission after the regiment was disbanded.
Commutation has been conceded to Colonel Taylor, the commandant of the regiment, by a favorable report from the committee during the present session, and we perceive no ground of difference between him and Lieutenant Colonel Fountain. We therefore report a bill for the relief of his legal representatives.
Thomas Allen, print.

State of Virginia S.S.
On this first day of May 1843 personally ap- peared before the subscriber Philip Nelson a justice of the peace of the county of Hanover, Anne Fontaine a resident of the State of Virginia, in the county of Hanover aged seventy seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd of March 1823, granting pensions to widows of persons who died during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of William Fontaine, who was a Lieutenant Colonel in Colo Payton's regiment which was stationed at the Albemarle barracks in Virginia, and that she received a pension un- der the act of July 7 th 1838, of six hundred dol- -lar per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow
Ann Fontaine The declarant Anne Fontaine is personally known to me Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Philip Nelson J.P.

State of Virginia Harrison County, to wit }
I Philip B. Winston Clerk of the County Court of the said County in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Philip Nelson is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County the Tenth day of May one thousand eight - hundred and forty three.
Philip B. Winston C.M.C.
1630

Col. William Fontaine a native of Hanover County in Va was a Tutor & taught the dead languages in Col. William Cabell's family in Amherst County in the year 1774. I was one of his scholars. Early in 1775 he was appointed a Captain in one of the two first continental Reg. ts raised in Va & raised a Company in that county & marched them to Norfolk. At the same time two of Col. Cabell's sons & myself went to William & Mary College where we heard daily of the operations of the Armies just below us. The burning of Norfolk & the battle of the Great Bridge near Norfolk were the first actual assaults on Virginia, in which I did not fight but Col. Fontaine was reported (I never doubted the fact) to have behaved gallantly. Some time after (but when I have no distinct recollection) he resigned. In 1778 Gen. Nelson raised a Company of Volunteer Horse, composed entirely of young Gentlemen of the first standing & character in Va & marched to Philadelphia where they were discharged, I have been informed for reasons which have heard their Journals will show. The General & some of his men came on to Washington's Camp at the White Plains in New York. Fontaine from his great intimacy with me sought me out & staid with me all the time he was in camp. Soon after that, the Assembly of Va raised a Reg. t to guard the convention troops taken at Saratoga & established the Barracks in Albemarle Va Col. Francis Taylor was the Col. the said Fontaine Lt. Col. & John Roberts of Culpeper the Major. I visited Col. Fontaine there in 1780, either on my way to join the Southern Army in June of that year or in the winter after my return. I then saw Col. Fontaine in said Second command in that corps, but how long he continued I have no personal knowledge. I have had one Capt. & three soldiers of the same corps placed under the act of 1828 & procured U. S. Land bounties for them as Continental troops, I understand that Major Roberts has obtained for himself the same benefits.
John Nicholas Jr. full Col. R.A.

at the request of the Rev. J. Col. William Fontaine Esq. I certify that the said Fontaine, entered the Army of the Revolu- =tion as a Maj r in or about February 1779, and served as Maj r until March 1779, when he was promoted to the Rank of Lieut. Colonel in the Regiment of Guards that guarded the Convention Troops of Burgoyne, encamped at the Barracks in Albemarle County State of Virginia, and that the said Fontaine continued in service until said Regt. was discharged, which was in or about May 1781 - Col. Fontaine returned as myself and the other officers for want of command, I feel that state that I believe Colonel Fontaine would have been ready to have joined the Army at any time if he had been required so to do - given under my hand this 9 th day of May 1832
J. N. Roberts Esq. Clerk of the War Dept The Revolution

Col. William Fontaine at the Barracks
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Col. William Forland
at the
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Dear Sir,
In my last I forgot to mention poor Warren one of Capt Allen's men. His case I assure you is attended w th peculiar circumstances alleviating his guilt. He is the father of six Children the oldest not twelve Years old all of whom now by the scarcity of Corn (not the consequence of his laziness) are in great want of bread (As I am informed) The principal cause for his enlistment was the agr er between him & Allen. Off he got such a number of Men he was by A. to be disc d  reg'd . He got the men & was kept. His want of knowledge makes him think that a day or two w d make no odds w th his Officers, as formerly they were not very strict in such cases; therefor he staid two or more days every his time without the least intention of never returning. Forsooth it seems to pretend to direct you in y r duty w th I know nothing of but y r own business to recommend Mercy w th Justice if you can the Faults of the Capt is operating too much ag st the Common Soldiers. apply to Col l H t the bearer I am w th sincere Aff n him of for the truth thereof
Yrs t Hble Serv t
Charles Ross
To avoid ascribing I am

1329
Richmond Virginia
Ann Fontaine
widow of William Fontaine decd.
he was a pensioner under the Act of
who died on the 6th October 1810
Hanover Co. in the State of Va.
who was a Lt Col in the
commanded
Captain of the Regt, commanded
by Col Taylor in the Va.
for 2 years
Enscribed on the Roll of Richmond Va.
at the rate of 600 Dollars ~ Cents per annum.
commence on the 4th day of March, 1830
Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of Decr.
1838 and sent Thos.
Word Auburn Va.
arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $1.500.00
semi-annual allowance ending Mar. 39, 300.00
$1.800.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Alph. Addison Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 178

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sept 1839. Agts notified 24 June 1840

sent forms to E. Fontaine Sept 16/48
Virginia
Ann Fontaine
widow of William Fontaine who was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Virginia line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of June 1843 and sent to
C. M. Wallis Esq. Hanover Co. Virginia Present
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 148.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Hoar, John C. GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7121 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Oct. 11, 1790 and St. 177-60-55 Wt. 7121 to Henry Tremper, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.